Middle East Updates

Developments in the Mideast war and its impact on Asia-Pacific

Diesel, gasoline prices drop by less than P1/L

After weeks of oil price hikes, local diesel and gasoline prices dropped by less than…

Oil prices fall nearly 5% after US announces new Iran talks

Tokyo, JAPAN—Oil prices tumbled on Monday in early Asia trade after US President Donald Trump…

Airfares to rise anew as fuel surcharge climbs

After getting a brief reprieve in July, travelers flying within and out of the Philippines…

US holds fire against Iran as munitions ‘dwindle’  

Tehran, IRAN—Iran passed another night without US airstrikes on Sunday, as Washington paused a war…

US launches strikes to ‘punish’ Iran over troops’ killing

Tehran, IRAN—The United States said airstrikes on Sunday aimed to “punish” Iran over the first…

Big fuel price hikes loom due to US-Iran war flare-up

Motorists will again have to brace for big-time oil price increases of up to P10…

Iran strikes neighbors after new US attacks

Tehran, IRAN—Tehran announced it was closing the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday and launched missiles…

Shipping employers and unions still consider Hormuz a war zone

Unions and shipping employers said in a statement on Wednesday that they will continue to…

US, Iran officials hold indirect talks in Doha

Indirect talks in Doha between officials from the United States and Iran aimed at ending…

40 Pinoy sailors unhurt in Hormuz strait attacks 

All 40 Filipino seafarers on board the two ships that were attacked recently by Iran…